Green signal indicator

[bimmervet]

My green directional signal light glows dimly and steadily all the time. It also flashes properly when using the turn signal. Is this normal? Could I have a short?

Steve

[ifayeoh]

Your flasher relay needs a good cleaning of the contacts, it is under the dash.

Pull, remove cover and inspect contacts. it is a long rectangular box.

if you dont want to clean it try and find a matching one at local auto parts store.

[Mike Self]

smaller relay under the dash just above the hood release handle) you'll see two sets of relay points. The smaller set is for the dashboard green flasher light, and it's supposed to be open when the larger point set that causes the outside turn signal lamps to flash is closed. Bet you'll find that small set stuck nearly closed. As was stated, clean the points, then turn on the turn signals with the ign on and observe the points opening and closing. Carefully bend the moveable point until it's working reliably, reinstall the cover and you're done.

Mike

[bimmervet]

Thanks Guys! I'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know.

Steve

[stealthbimmer]

What if when the turn indicator is turned on, but the green light only flashes once? My indicator is still working, and i can hear is clicking...but the green light only flashes the first flash...

[ifayeoh]

What if when the turn indicator is turned on, but the green light only flashes once? My indicator is still working, and i can hear is clicking...but the green light only flashes the first flash...

start with cleaning the contacts, and post what happens. m.ost likely the same deal.

[Mike Self]

same thing--dirty or misbehaving points inside the flasher unit--the smaller set of points that cause the inside light to blink.

The trick is to carefully bend the moveable contact point until it opens and closes reliably. What I did was to make this adjustment with the ignition on, the engine not running and a heavy current draw operating--like the heater fan. Once you get it working properly in that mode, it'll blink just fine with the engine running, as more current will be flowing to the flasher unit.

Saves the cost of a new flasher, or the nuisance of adapting one from another car.

cheers

mike

[daved.]

worked like a charm for me!